First-time participants Kohala Burger & Taco and Mai Grille by Chef Allen Hess will also jump in on the action. The Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel also plans to offer a special culinary treat.

Kona Brewing Company, Mehana Brewing Company, and Big Island Brewhaus, along with fine wines and 100 percent Kona coffee, will also be available.

Musical entertainment by the Bill Noble Trio, dancing, and a silent auction will also fill the night.

The evening will benefit local culinary students who attend Hawai’i Community College-Palamanui and members of the Kona Kohala Chefs who are interested in furthering their education.

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Tickets to the event are $85 in advance or $90 at the door. Those interested in attending can purchase tickets by phone at 329-2522 or online at the Kona Kohala Chefs website. Tickets can also be bought with cash at Kailua Candy Company, Kona Wine Market, Westside Wines Kona, Kamuela Liquor, and Bentley’s in Waimea.